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What Could The Autumn Statement Hold For Contractors?

George Osborne will reveal his plans for the UK economy tomorrow (29th November) when he delivers his Autumn Statement. He is under pressure to announce low cost growth measures that will stimulate the economy and avoid us falling back into … Continue reading

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Is The ‘Get Britain Building Fund’ Good News For Contractors?

The government have announced that in a bid to get Britain building again, they are to support building projects which have been approved but delayed by funding problems.  Reported by the BBC, a “Get Britain Building Fund” will see developers … Continue reading

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Chancellor Says No To Temporary Tax Cuts

This week it is the turn for the Conservatives to hold their annual party conference in Manchester and yesterday (Monday) it was time for the Chancellor, George Osborne, to stand up and speak to the delegates. Reported by the BBC, … Continue reading

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Key Issues From Budget 2011

Chancellor George Osborne today announced the budget, aimed at supporting jobs and growth in the UK. After calls for a ‘budget for jobs’ from industry groups in the last week, the Chancellor fully supported this saying; “Today’s Budget is about … Continue reading

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Autumn Statement To Replace Pre-Budget Report

The coalition government have announced plans to replace the Pre-Budget report with a scaled down Autumn statement. Introduced by Gordon Brown in 1997, its aim was to consult on measures planned for the main Budget the following year but following … Continue reading

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Emergency Budget – Key Points For Contractors

The emergency budget was this afternoon read by George Osborne and here at Independent Contractor Services (ICS), we have compiled a list of key points which are likely to affect all contractors, whether you are a sole trader, paid via … Continue reading

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Coalition Government To Have Emergency Budget

The new coalition government, which was formed last week, is to have an emergency budget on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010. The new Chancellor, George Osborne is set to outline his plans for a £6 billion reduction in spending. The Budget … Continue reading

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